Student Handbook 2010-2011 - Holyoke Community College

Music Fee: see the individual programs for details.Bad Check Fee: $20Lost Check Fee: $20Late Payment Fee: $20Transcript Fee: $5 per copyID Replacement Fee: $7 for any ID issued after student'sfirst cardCollection Costs: Past due accounts referred to collectionagencies will be charged legal fees, plus collection companyfees and other costs. Collection costs can be as high as 40percent of past-due balances.Holyoke Community College offers its students a way to paytheir tuition/fees on a monthly basis during the semester,rather than all at once before the start of classes. Enrollmentin the HCC payment Plan must be processed online and isonly complete when accompanied by the initial payment. bility. Personal Check (also includes option to set up automaticmonthly payments). changes in your account status. your account)To enroll in HCC’s Monthly Tuition Payment Plan referto the instructions included with your bill or contact theStudent Accounts Office.2. During the 4th and 5th business days from (andincluding) the first day of class: 50% refund oftuition/ESF only3. Anytime after # 2 above:No refund (outstanding balance due in full)Refund Schedule - Summer Semester1. Prior to the session’s first day of classes and includingthe Add/Drop period: 100% of tuition/ESF/fees2. During the two business days after the Add/Dropperiod: 50% of tuition/ESF only3. Anytime after # 2 above:No refund (outstanding balance due in full)Refund Policy-FeesStudent Services Fee, Transportation, and TechnologyFee refunds: 100% prior to, and through, the first weekof classes.Health Insurance Fee: 100% prior to, and through, theAdd/Drop period.Payment Plan Enrollment Fee: Non-refundable priorto or after the start of classes.Refund PolicyA Withdrawl Form must be completed to receive any refund.Refunds are based on the date the form is received, regardlessof registration date or attendance. Processing of refundstakes 3-4 weeks. Do not fax Withdrawl Forms.Refund Schedule - Fall and Spring SemestersFull-term classes1. Prior to and including the first week of classes:100% of tuition/ESF/fees2. During the second week of classes:50% of tuition/ESF only3. After the second week of classes:No refund (outstanding balance due in full)Short-term classes(beginning week two or later of the semester):1. Prior to and including the first three business days ofthe session (including the first day of class):100%refund of tuition/ESF/feesNEW Computer Lab and LibraryPRINTING POLICY!With input from students, faculty, and staff, HCC hasdeveloped a new printing policy aimed at lowering costsand reducing waste and adverse environmental impact.Students will receive a print allocation of $12.50 in thefall semester and $12.50 in the spring semester, equalto 250 pages of black and white printing per semester,for a total of 500 pages per year. Get details in the HCCStudent Handbook, available online at www.hcc.edu.26